Tag: boundaries
5 Challenging Pre-Teen Behaviours And How To Cope
As a parent, we expect challenging behaviour from our kids once they hit the teenage years. We know they're growing up and testing their...
8 Reasons Why Discipline Is Good For Your Child
Often, it seems ‘discipline’ is a naughty word for parents. It sounds as though we’re being unkind to our children, upsetting them and depriving...
Is It Ever OK For Grandparents To Discipline The Grandkids?
‘In my day, we’d get two licks of the cane from a teacher for being naughty and if our parents found out, we’d get...
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6 Essential Cell Phone Rules for Teenagers
So, your teenager has been asking for a cell phone. You and your partner have been contemplating the pros and cons of phones for...
7 Celebrities Who Ditched Their Careers to Raise Their Families
When we think of Hollywood actors/actresses, we often think of the incredible life that these individuals must have. What we often don’t stop to realize,...
Something For The Weekend – Classic Eton Mess
Light and delicious, a classic Eton Mess is the perfect way to make the most of the British strawberry season. Meringues are easier...
5 Ways You Can Help When Your Child Isn’t A ‘Joiner’
“Who did you play with today?” I asked my daughter as we walked home from school. “Nobody,” she replied, picking at the frayed ends...
7 Simple Ways To Stop A Child Who Keeps Interrupting You
You could be on the telephone to your boss, talking to a friend over coffee or at the supermarket checkout – chances are, if...
10 Tips For Raising Good Kids
Raising good kids, that is to say raising well adjusted (future) adults, requires parents to take an active role. If you want your child...